StartOut LA Presents: The Power of Digital Communities & New Media

StartOut and OUT Web Fest are teaming up to bring you a panel on how media influencers are using new platforms to grow their business and brand! Now more than ever, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender voices are leading the way for LGBT-owned businesses. Whether they are specifically catering to an LGBT audience or a broader one, this panel shares knowledge about how media pioneers and business owners are monetizing their “pink” point of view. Ranging from sports, fashion, film, PRM/marketing and small business, our diverse panel will share insights and practical tools to optimize your brand on-line and in the real world. MODERATOR: Brian Rodda, Founder, Brian Rodda Consulting PANELISTS: Cyd Zeigler, Co-Founder, Outsports Leon Wu, Founder, Sharpe Suiting Marquita Thomas, Executive Director, Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Bridget McManus, Vice-President of Development, tellofilms.com